Voting
*NEW 866-OUR-VOTE (687-8683) national voter hotline if you have any problems voting.
Surveys (remember to complete them again, after the 11/2 General Election)
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/3Q77F7G or to do by phone, Rima McCoy (CIDNY) 646-442-4146
http://survey.constantcontact.com/survey/a07e30sdvh2gdxeu9go/a011ige1h88w9/greeting
League of Women Voters
www.aapd.com/DVP The Disability Vote Project works in a non-partisan manner to eliminate the barriers to voting and, in close collaboration with coalition partners in states around the country, to increase political participation for individuals with disabilities. DVP aims to get people with disabilities registered to vote; strives to educate them on how to get to their polling places and what their rights are at the polling places; and works to make polling places accessible to voters with all disabilities.
Demo@boe.nyc.ny.us NYC Board of is conducting demonstrations of the new poll site voting system, Staff will be assisting voters & will answer questions about the voting process. Venues MUST be
WC acc. To request a Demo contact Valerie Vazquez-Rivera 212-487-5404 or email Demo@boe.nyc.ny.us with the following information: Organization Name, Requestor Name, Telephone Number & Email Address, Requested Date and Time (at least 2 weeks prior to the date), Event Type, Location & number of participant expected
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Nivardo Lopez, Legislative Policy Analyst for Council Member Jimmy Vacca (NLopez@council.nyc.gov) is interested in hearing about AAR users who have been refused trips under the new policies.
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Every Sun noon-1 PM, acting class for actors with physical disabilities (Church St School for Music & Art, 74 Warren St, W B’way) Ron Destro 917-627-2334 www.ShakespeareClass.org
1st Mon 5:55 PM, CHADD (Children & Adults with ADD) (65 W 89 St WC acc) Harold Meyer, 212-724-9699 or addrc@mail.com
1st Mon noon-
2 PM, Rights for Imprisoned People w/ Psychiatric Disb (Urban Justice Ctr, 123 William St,16 Floor) lortega@rippd.org 646-260-6575
1st Mon 6:30-8:30 PM, AM
Micah Kellner’s Tenants Legal Clinic (Eviction Intervention Services, 1233 Second Ave, 64- 65 Sts) Appointment only. 212-860-4906
1st & 3rd Mon (Beginning 9/20) Bipolar Disorder Support Group (NAMI, 505 Eighth Ave, #1103, 35 St WC acc) 212-684-3264
2nd Mon, ASL interpreted tours (Jewish Museum 1109 Fifth Ave, 92 St WC acc) pre-registration required access@thejm.org or 212.423.3225 (TTY 212.660.1515)
4th Mon 10-noon, B’klyn Parents’ Center (BCID, 27 Smith St Fl 2, B’klyn WC acc) 718-998-3000 Get the information you need to know to get the services your child is entitled to
1st Tue 12:30-2 PM, TBI Support Group (BCID, 27 Smith St Fl 2, B’klyn WC acc) 718-998-3000
1st Tues 8-30-10 PM, ACB Women’s Concern - Support Group for woman w/ vision loss & breast cancer oris1@optonline.net not a free call
2nd Tue, 2-3 PM, Women's Group (BCID, 27 Smith St Fl 2, B’klyn WC acc) 718-998-3000
2nd Tues 6:45 PM Monthly Adult Support Group (NY Branch International Dyslexia Assoc, Inc 71W 23 St #1527, 6 Ave) Diana Naples 212-691 1930 x,12, info@nybida.org
2nd & 4th Thu 11-Noon, The Largest Minority Radio Program (WBAI 99.5 FM) archived at www.wbai.org
Every Tue & Th 10 – 1 PM, Metropolitan Parents’ Center: Education Advocacy for Parents Fall 2010 Intensive Workshop Series (Sinergia, 2082 Lexington Ave, 4 Floor bell 333, 126 St) Register: Godfrey Rivera 212-643-2840, X 307 grivera@sinergiany.org
3rd Tues 10 AM, B’klyn Consumer Council (25 Flatbush Ave 2 Fl) 718-642-8512 or brooklyncomsumercouncil@yahoo.com
*NEW 3rd Tues 1-2 PM, Justice For All Action Network (JFAAN) Organizing Workgroup is a resource for disability organizers, toward building the organizing capacity of the disability community nationally. 712-432-0080 code: 193134#, CART http://www.2020captioning.com/livefeed.php?event=AAPD info jlehman7@gmail.com
3rd Tue 1-3 PM, Queens BP’s Advisory Council for PWDs (Queens Boro Hall 120-55 Queens Blvd Kew Gardens WC acc) Charles Hope chope@queenscp.org 718-286-2680 Fax: 718-286-2698 Next meting 9/21 no meetings in July & August
4th Tues 1-2:30 PM, Man BP Disability Task Force (1 Centre St 19 floor south WC acc) Accommodations: 212-669-8300
Last Tue 6-8 PM, Free Legal Clinic (BCID, 27 Smith St. Fulton - Livingston Sts WC acc)
Brooklyn Pride Center, Urban Justice Ctr & BCID Walk-ins or by appt; ASL by appointments Call 718 802 3890
Every Tue 6:30 PM Dialogues with Dan (RocklandWorldRadio.com) Daniel Windheim, author & TBI survivor, discusses disabilities, disability issues & a wide variety of disability topics 845.826.2639 info@modernmetro.com
1st Wed 1:30-3 PM free Open House: Computer Center for
Visually Impaired People (Baruch College, 151 E 25 St # 655, Lex -3rd Aves, WC acc) Reservations required 646-312-1420.
1st Wed 6-8 PM, SRO Law Project Housing Clinic (Goddard Riverside Comm Ctr, 593 Columbus Ave, 88 St WC acc) 11/3 HPs Repairs, Bedbugs and Cockroaches, 12/1 Preferential Rents, 2/2 Non-Primary Residence, 2/2 DHCR Overview, including MCIs and 1/40th, 4/6 City-Wide Housing Related Campaigns, 5/4 Crises: Foreclosures and Predatory Equity, 6/1 Succession Rights
2nd Wed 6-8 PM, Body/Mind- A support group by & for people who are both physically and mentally disabled or challenged (
HILC, 289 St. Nicholas Ave. #21 lower level, 125-124 Sts WC acc) (intercom # 021) Ed Randolph 212-222-7122 or erandolph@hilc.org
3rd Wed 2-3 PM, Men's Group (BCID, 27 Smith St Fl 2, B’klyn WC acc) 718-998- 3000
3rd Wed 3-5 PM Bx Mental Health Council (Montefiore, Klau Pav Conf Rm 1, 111 E 210 St, Bx WC acc) 718-231-3400 x 202 or jdiblasi@astorservices.org
3rd Th 6-8 PM, Musical Support Group (NAMI, 505 Eighth Avenue, $1103, 35 St WC acc) Play a musical instrument: Noelina 212-684-3365. Info: 212-684-3264.
2nd & 4th Wed 1 PM, Discovery Series Informative & engaging educational programming on topics related to computer & software accessibility target-center@usda.gov
Every Wed Noon,
Disabilities At Work VoiceAmerica Radio highlights businesses that go beyond compliance in hiring practices or that support PWDs in other ways, and details the benefits companies receive.
2nd Thu 9-11 AM (most months), Man. Mental Health Council (
Fountain House 425 W 47 St, 9-10 Ave, WC acc) Martha Seymour, Co-Cons chair 212-924-2797
2nd Thu 10-noon, B’klyn System Change Network (BCID, 27 Smith St Fl 2, B’klyn WC acc) 718-998-3000
3rd Thu, ASL interpreted tours (Jewish Mus 1109 Fifth Ave, 92 St WC acc) RSVP access@thejm.org 212-423-3225/ TTY 212-660-1515
Every Thu 1-3 PM, BCID Peer Support Group (27 Smith St Fl 2, B’klyn WC acc) 718-998-3000
Every Thu 6:30-8 PM, Women Vets Art Program (SVA, 32 W 21 St,
3rd Floor, 6-7 Ave) Val Sereno 212-592-2419 or vsereno@sva.edu
1st Sat, Helping Hands trip info, volunteer or RSVP 718-728-0868
1st & 3rd Sat 12:30-2:30 PM, NAMI Parents/Family Support Group of Children/Adolescents with a Behavioral/Psychiatric Disorder (NAMI-NYC Metro - 505 Eighth Ave #1103, 35 St WC acc)
2nd Sat 5:30 – 7:30 PM, Games People Play (505 Eighth Ave, #1103, 35 St, WC acc) from Scrabble to checkers, Bingo to card games.
3rd Sat Helping Hands Social Events (Flushing House, 38-20 Bowne St ) Light refreshments Volunteer or RSVP Alice Crespo sunshinecrespo1@aol.com 917-696-8115, 718-886-3440, or 347-998-3441
4th Sat 5:30 – 7:30 PM, Expressive Arts Workshop (NAMI-NYC Metro, 505 Eighth Ave #1103, 35 St WC acc) RSVP 212-684-3264.
Every Sat 3:30-5 PM NAMI Connection (505 Eighth Ave, #1103, 35 St WC acc) 212-684-3264
Every Sat 10-noon, Writing Workshop (B’klyn Vet Center) creative ways to mitigate PTSD symptoms Tim Brennan 718-624-2765
Every Sat 2-4 PM, Free Creative Writing Program/Writing Workshop for Gulf, Afghanistan & Iraq Vets (NYU WC acc) Zachary Sussman, 212-992-9809 or zachary.sussman@nyu.edu will resume in Sept.
Every Sat 5:30-7 PM, NAMI-NYC weekend social & support group (NAMI-NYC Metro, 505 Eighth Ave #1103, 35 St WC acc) Food & refreshments 212-684-3264
MULTI DAY / SESSION EVENTS
Until 12/08, Outsider Art Exhibition at HAI: Melvin Way / Ray Hamilton Ballpoint Drawings (548 Broadway, 3rd Floor, Prince & Spring St, WC entry on Crosby) Opening Reception: 10/13, 6-9 PM, Gallery Hours: Mon-Sat noon -6 PM
Until 6/17, NYC Parks Afterschool Program for children (6-13) who are deaf/HOH (Al Oerter Rec Ctr, Flushing) a structured and safe environment with necessary equipment Cindy Caruso 212-360-3309 http://www.nycgovparks.org/sub_about/accessibility/
*NEW 10/21 & 11/09 6-9 PM, DOT & NYCT Community Forum: 34 St Transitway (New Yorker Hotel, Herald Square Rm, 481 8th Ave, 34 St) To provide building residents, owners, managers, and businesses a chance to learn about the project & provide information on their individual curb use needs. Or complete the online survey: www.nyc.gov/34transitway. 34th St stakeholders can also contact Kate Mikuliak, DOT's Outreach Coordinator: 212-839-6429 or kmikuliak@dot.nyc.gov
10/22-24, Vision Midwest Conference (Madison, WI) www.VisionMidwest.org Register: http://www.12state.org/register
10/25 & 28 7-8 PM, LGBT Mental Health Clinic –(BCID, 27 Smith St # 200, Livingston-Fulton Sts WC acc , B’klyn) 718-998-3000 In conjunction with Brooklyn Community Pride Center
10/28-31, American Council of the Blind of NY Annual State Convention (Crowne Plaza Hotel, 66 Hale Ave, White Plains) Preregistration deadline 10/01 http://www.wcbny.org/
11/02-12/01 Every Tue 11-1 PM, Body Movement Class (ICS 25 Elm Pl, 5th floor Brooklyn Fulton – Livingston WC acc) for people who would like to perform wheelchair dancing/dancing on stage or just for fun! Info 212-643 8305
11/05-07, 2010 NAMI-NYS Educational Conference: Moving Into the Next Decade: Progress and Promise (Albany) http://naminys.org/events/event/1/2010-Education-Conference
11/06, 12/11, 12/22 & 02/19 11-12:30 PM, Seeing through Drawing (The Met, 1000 Fifth Ave Uris Ctr for Educ, 79 St WC acc) for adults who are blind or partially sighted Reservations are required. 212-650-2010 or access@metmuseum.org http://www.metmuseum.org/events/visitorsdisabilities/blind
11/11-13, The Future of LGBT Aging is In Our Hands: A Nat’l Expo & Conference for Older Adults (NYC) https://www.sageusa.org/events/buyflow/cart.cfm?ID=23 Scholarships available info@sageusa.org
11/15-12/13 Online Customized Employment Training -facilitating outcomes for PWDs & strategies for supporting the needs of youth and adults who are unemployed and/or receiving Social Security disability benefits for their successful employment. www.worksupport.com
11/17-19, Alliance for Full Participation Summit 2011: Real Jobs – It’s Everyone’s Business (Wash, DC) http://www.allianceforfullparticipation.org/summit-2011-b
12/08-10, 2010 Annual Perspectives on Employment of PWDs Conf (Bethesda MD) http://www.regonline.com/Register/Checkin.aspx?EventID=883015
*NEW 01/09-12, 14th Annual SILC Congress (Atlanta, GA) an exceptional opportunity to build relationships with a vibrant, intelligent, engaged community of colleagues in a comfortable professional and personal growth environment. www.silccongress.org
SINGLE EVENTS
10/21 9-3 PM, Autism Spectrum Differences (Baruch, 55 Lexington Ave, 24 St 14 Fl-Rm 220, WC acc) family/parents Limited scholarships. Certification of attendence & 5.5 hrs CEU NASW & NYS Registration required 10% discount online www.ohelfamily.org, 877-EDU-OHEL 877-338-6435
10/21 10 – noon, Brooklyn Parent Center Workshop Pupil Transportation (B’klyn Public Library, Grand Army Plaza, 3rd Fl. Trustee’s Room, 10 Grand Army Plaza) ASL interpretation with advance request. 718-253-4948 or 718-253-5034 (TTY)
*NEW 10/21 3-5 PM, Strategies for Accessing the General Educ Curriculum for Students Who are Deaf-Blind with Intellectual Disabilities samuel.morgan@qc.cuny.edu registration required: https://tadnet.ilinc.com/perl/ilinc/lms/login.pl?template_dir=tadnet
10/21 6:30-8 PM, Parents’ Workshops: Getting College Right - Understanding & Applying for Disability Services at College (IDA - NY, 71 W. 23 St #1527 6 Ave WC acc) Members Free / others $5 RSVP to Diana: 212-691-1930 ext 12, or info@nybida.org
10/22 5-6:30 PM, Picture This! The Psychology of Color (15–18 yrs) (The Met, 1000 Fifth Ave Uris Educ Ctr, 79 St WC acc) Registration required 212-650-2010, TTY 212-570-3828 or access@metmuseum.org, http://www.metmuseum.org/events/visitorsdisabilities/blind
10/22, 6:15 PM Tours in ASL (no voice): Unlocking the Secrets of Roman Sarcophagi (The Met, 1000 Fifth Ave, 79 St WC acc) www.metmuseum.org/events/visitorsdisabilities access@metmuseum.org
*NEW 10/23 2-4 PM, CM Jimmy Van Brammer Town Hall Meeting (LIC Library, 37-44 21 St) RSVP: CMJVB@gmail.com
*NEW 10/25 10-noon, Brooklyn Parent Center Workshop/Parent Advisory Committee Meeting (BCID, 27 Smith St #200, Livingston – Fulton WC acc) 718-998-3000
10/25 noon-3 PM, Free Class on Wheel Chair Tune Up Tips (ICS Brooklyn, 25 Elm Place, 5th Floor) Register: 212-584-2547*NEW
*NEW 10/25 2 PM, JAN Webcast: Effective Practices - The Bender Model http://prod.askjan.org/webcast/registration.cfm
*NEW 10/26 1-2:30 PM, Man BP’s Disability Task Force (1 Centre Street, 19th Floor South WC acc) Voting Rights TK Small ESQ RSVP & accommodations: Kinda Ford 212-669-4519 or castaff3@manhattanbp.org.
10/26 6:30 PM, Health & Wellness Seminars: Reducing Breast Cancer Risk: New Medical & Surgical Techniques (Weill-Cornell, Uris Aud, 1300 York Ave, 69 St, WC acc) Request an accommodation: 212-821-0888
10/27 10-1 PM, Turning 5 (Queens) 212-677-4650 info@resourcesnyc.org
*NEW 10/27 11 AM, Pack the courtroom to hear if NYC BOE should be forced to improve the accessibility of poll sites (Federal Court, 500 Pearl St, Rm 24B WC acc) A ruling in a lawsuit filed by United Spinal& DIA Wear organizational (DIA, ICS, CIDNY, ADAPT etc) / voting (Vote!, Feel the power of the disability vote) tee shirts! Photo id needed Rima McCoy at 646-442-4146 or rmccoy@cidny.org
*NEW 10/27 noon-3 PM, Open House Odyssey House - Manor Family Center (219 E 121 St) residential treatment program for single parents with up to 2 children under the age of 6 RSVP by 10/20 Ayodele Oliver-Carnagie acarnagie@odysseyhouseinc.org 212-987-5110
10/27 6:30 PM, Open Captioned: Chinatown Noir mystery writers Henry Chang & Ed Lin (Tenement Mus, 108 Orchard St)
10/28 10:30 – 1:30 PM, FREE Flu Shots for Seniors & People with Chronic disorders (Roosevelt Island Sr Ctr, 546 Main St ) Sponsored by Ass. M. Micah Kellner. By appointment only 212-860-4906
10/28 noon-2 PM, Charter School Options for Students with Disabilities (Manhattan) 212-677-4650 info@resourcesnyc.org
*NEW 10/28 1-2:30 PM, Supporting Parents with Psychiatric Disabilities Initiative https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/234923824
10/28 6-8:30 PM, Chris Payne's Asylums: Inside the Closed Doors of State Mental Hospitals (NYU Med Ctr, Skirball Institute, 550 First Ave, 3rd Fl Aud, Enter 1 block north of 30 St) RSVP: 212-684-3264. http://artsinmind.org/
10/29 11-12:30 PM, State Plan for Voc Rehab & Supported Employment for FY 12 (Crowne Plaza Hotel, 66 Hill Ave White Plains – WC acc) Assistive technology services, Services to consumers with mental health issues or preparing to enter Mike Rose 518-473-2346 TDD: 518-474-7501 Voice Relay: 1-800-421-1220 or Mike.Rose@ocfs.state.ny.us
10/29, 11 AM, Gallery Talks w/ FM Assistive Listening Devices: The Knight in Shining Armor (The Met, 1000 Fifth Ave, 79 St WC acc) http://www.metmuseum.org/events/visitorsdisabilities/hard_of_hearing
10/29 4-6:30 PM, Movie Night: The Addams Family CIDNY, 841 Broadway, #301, 1314 Sts, WC acc) Popcorn and soda will be provided. Don’t forget to vote for November Movie at www.cidny.org
11/02 Election Day info on new voting system: http://www.votethenewwayny.com/en/default.aspx
11/02 6:30 PM, Health & Wellness Seminars: Feeling Hungry: Emotional Eating and Eating Disorders (Weill-Cornell, Uris Aud, 1300 York Ave, 69 St, WC acc) Request an accommodation: 212-821-0888
11/04 2:30 – 4 PM, Webinar Audio Conf DOJ's Updated ADA Regulations airport terminals www.access-board.gov/webinars.htm
11/04 6-9 PM, DOT & NYCT Community Forum: 34 St Transitway (Norman Thomas HS, 111 E 33 St, Park-Lexington Ave) To provide building residents, owners, managers, and businesses a chance to learn about the project & provide information on their individual curb use needs. Or complete the online survey: www.nyc.gov/34transitway. 34th St stakeholders can also contact Kate Mikuliak, DOT's Outreach Coordinator: 212-839-6429 or kmikuliak@dot.nyc.gov
11/04 6:15-8:30 PM, Man ADD Getting Value From Your Evaluation (West End Collegiate Church, 245 W 77 St, West End Av)
*NEW 11/04 6:30-8:30 PM, NYC Co DA Cy Vance, Jr. & CB 9: West Harlem Town Hall (Manhattanville Community Center,
530 W 133 St WC acc) Spanish translation Joselinne Minaya 212.335.9082
*NEW 11/05 9:30-noon, NYMASS: Strengthen Social Security Campaign (Teamsters Local 237, 216 W 14 St, 7-8 Aves) : 212-925-1829 or www.citizenactionny.org/sssny
11/05 6:15 PM Tours in ASL (no voice): Rebirth of Portraiture in the Time of the Renaissance (The Met, 1000 Fifth Ave, 79 St WC acc) www.metmuseum.org/events/visitorsdisabilities access@metmuseum.org
11/07 4 PM, Touch tour Confino Family Living History Program: (Tenement Mus, 108 Orchard St up 9 steps to & 7 steps down) http://www.tenement.org/tours.php
11/08 6-8 PM, SAGE Open House (305 Seventh Ave., 15th Fl) RSVP 212-741-2247 x 251 or development@sageusa.org
11/09 1-4 PM, Women's Wellness Event - Take Charge of Your Health (HILC, 289 St. Nicholas Ave, Lower Level # 21, 124-125 Sts WC acc) Workshops in Nutrition, Makeup, Love and sex, Breast health. Refreshments, Raffles, Free Gifts! RSVP required: Marissa Kaplan 212-420-6661 or mkaplan@icsny.org
*NEW 11/09 2 PM, JAN Webcast: Veterans Issues http://prod.askjan.org/webcast/registration.cfm
11/09 6:30 PM, Health & Wellness Seminars: Improve Your Zzz's: Strategies to Address Lack of Sleep (Weill-Cornell, Uris Aud, 1300 York Ave, 69 St, WC acc) followed by a moderated “Q & A” Request an accommodation: 212-821-0888
*new 11/10 6:30-8 PM, The Walkable (& Rollable) City: Transportation, Health & Delight (Graduate Ctr, CUNY, 365 Fifth Ave, 34-35 Sts) $15, $10 MAS members. Reservations required: 212 935 2075 http://mas.org/jane-jacobs-forum-2010/
11/10 7:30-3:30 PM, NYS AT Advocacy Project of Neighborhood Legal Services, Inc: AT & Specialized Equipment: A Focus on Funding Conference (Egg, Albany) Juli Cushman 716-847-0655 ext.271 Fax 716-847-0227 jcushman@nls.org, or
Register: www.learningpartners2.com with a credit card
11/10 11 AM, Gallery Talks w/ FM Assistive Listening Devices: The Roman Mosaic from Lod, Israel (The Met, 1000 Fifth Ave, 79 St WC acc) http://www.metmuseum.org/events/visitorsdisabilities/hard_of_hearing
11/11, 91st Annual NYC Veterans Day Parade www.unitedwarveterans.org/paradeapp
*NEW 11/12 8-noon, Customer Outreach Fall 2010 Energy Forum: Advocacy Today: Making Strides in Today’s Economy (Con Edison 4 Irving Place, 14 St & 3rd Ave) RSVP with your name, organization & phone number Sandy L. Rodriguez 212460-2572 rodriguezs@coned.com
11/15 6:30-8:30 PM, Man ADD: General Support + Group Discussion (McBurney YMCA, 125 W 14 St, 6- 7 Aves WC acc)
11/16 4-5:45 PM, Art, Magic, & Houdini (Jewish Mus, 1109 5th Ave, 92 St, WC acc) for special ed teachers an examination of original objects, photographs, posters, and contemporary art in the exhibit with interactive activities http://www.thejewishmuseum.org/AccessEducatorWorkshops
11/16 6:30 PM, Health & Wellness Seminars: Sounds Great: Medical and Surgical Rehabilitation for Hearing Loss (Weill-Cornell, Uris Aud, 1300 York Ave, 69 St, WC acc) Request an accommodation: 212-821-0888
11/18 2-3:30 PM, Picture This! Workshops: Artistic Furniture of Charles Rohlfs (The Met, 1000 Fifth Ave Uris Ctr for Educ, 79 St WC acc) Make works of art accessible through detailed descriptions, touch, & other activities to awaken the senses. Reservations are required. 212-650-2010 or access@metmuseum.org http://www.metmuseum.org/events/visitorsdisabilities/blind
11/19 11 AM, Gallery Talks w/ FM Assistive Listening Devices: Arts of Native North America (The Met, 1000 Fifth Ave, 79 St WC acc) http://www.metmuseum.org/events/visitorsdisabilities/hard_of_hearing
*NEW 11/19, ICS Women's Wellness Event in Harlem (HILC, 289 St. Nicholas Ave, #21, Lower Level) Free workshops in Nutrition, Makeup, Love and sex, Breast health. RSVP: Marissa Kaplan (ICS)212-420-6661 or mkaplan@icsny.org
11/12 7 PM, Gallery Talk w/ ASL: Man, Myth, & Sensual Pleasures Jan Gossart’s Renaissance (The Met, 1000 Fifth Ave, 79 St WC acc) www.metmuseum.org/events/visitorsdisabilities access@metmuseum.org
11/17 10-11:30 AM, 2010 Medicaid Buy In for Working PWDs http://www.ilr.cornell.edu/edi/nymakesworkpay/regTraining.cfm?&trainType=CuttingEdg
11/18 8-4:30 PM, Paralympic Amazing Leaders Regional Conf (Al Oerter Rec Ctr, Flushing) bring sports clothes Victor Calise 212-360-3310 victor.calise@parks.nyc.gov Registration: http://www.nycgovparks.org/email_forms/paralympic_host/
11/19 6:15 PM, Tours in ASL (no voice): African Influences on Modern Art (The Met, 1000 Fifth Ave, 79 St WC acc) www.metmuseum.org/events/visitorsdisabilities access@metmuseum.org
12/02 SAVE THE DATE Voter Access Conf CCFI’s -HAVA Project 607-432-8000 (V/TTY) helenbenlisa@ccfi.us
12/02 2:30–4 PM, Webinar Audio Conf DOJ's Updated ADA Regulations Accessible Play Areas www.access-oard.gov/webinars.htm
12/04 2-3:30 PM, Picture This! Family Program—Drinking and Dining: A Taste of the Met (The Met, 1000 Fifth Ave Uris Ctr for Educ, 79 St WC acc) For children 5+ who are blind or partially sighted friends & family. Registration is required 212-650-2010, TTY 212-570-3828 or access@metmuseum.org, http://www.metmuseum.org/events/visitorsdisabilities/blind
12/02 6:15-9 PM, Man ADD: An Eastern Perspective (West End Collegiate Church, 245 W 77 St, near West End Ave)
12/03 1-3 PM, Public Meeting on Voc Rehab & Supported Employment to Develop State Plan for FY 12 (Hunter, 695 Park Ave, southeast corner 68 St & Lexington, RM E1203, WC acc North Building; on 3rd Floor use crosswalk to East Building) to gather recommendations from PWDs, their families, advocates, employers & services providers on how VESID can improve services. Upon request, materials will be available in alternate format & ASL interpreters. Accommodations 800-222-5627 (V/TTY) at least 10 days in advance of the meeting and reference "State Plan Meeting.”
12/09 2-3:30 PM, Picture This! The World of Khubilai Khan: Chinese Art in the Yuan Dynasty (The Met, 1000 Fifth Ave Uris Ctr for Educ, 79 St WC acc). Make works of art accessible through detailed descriptions, touch, & other activities to awaken the senses. Reservations are required. 212-650-2010 or access@metmuseum.org http://www.metmuseum.org/events/visitorsdisabilities/blind
12/12 4:45 PM, ASL Tours no spoken English translation: Piecing it Together (Tenement Mus, 108 Orchard St, goes up 38 steps up & 31down) http://tenement.org/tours.php
*NEW 12/14 2 PM, JAN Webcast: Customized Employment http://prod.askjan.org/webcast/registration.cfm
12/15 6:30 PM, Behind the Scenes: The Baldizzis and Catholicism with Robert Orsi: (Tenement Mus, 108 Orchard St) No tickets required. A leading scholar and Museum adviser discusses how did this Sicilian immigrant family understood and experienced religion.
12/20 6:30-8:30 PM) Man ADD: General Support + Group Discussion (McBurney YMCA, 125 W 14 St, 6-7 Aves WC acc)
01/06 2:30 – 4 PM, DOJ's Updated ADA Regs Accessible Residential Facilities www.access-board.gov/webinars.htm
*NEW 01/11 2 PM, JAN Webcast: A Look at Return to Work http://prod.askjan.org/webcast/registration.cfm
02/03 2:30 – 4 PM, DOJ's Updated ADA Regs Accessible Transient Lodging www.access-board.gov/webinars.htm
*NEW 02/08 2 PM, JAN Webcast: Current Events in Accommodation http://prod.askjan.org/webcast/registration.cfm
02/17 23:30 PM, Scent Workshop (The Met, 1000 Fifth Ave Uris Ctr for Educ, 79 St WC acc). Following a descriptive gallery tour incorporating scent, participants will create their own fragrance. Reservations are required. 212-650-2010 or access@metmuseum.org http://www.metmuseum.org/events/visitorsdisabilities/blind
03/03 2:30 – 4 PM, DOJ's Updated ADA Regs Accessible Swimming Pools & Spas www.access-board.gov/webinars.htm
*NEW 03/08 2 PM, JAN Webcast: Employing and Accommodating an Aging Workforce http://prod.askjan.org/webcast/registration.cfm
*NEW 04/12 2 PM, JAN Webcast: Accommodations Ideas for Individuals with Fibromyalgia http://prod.askjan.org/webcast/registration.cfm
*NEW 05/10 2 PM, JAN Webcast: SNAP! Your Website Into Shape http://prod.askjan.org/webcast/registration.cfm
*NEW 06/14 2 PM, JAN Webcast: Understanding and Accommodating Allergies in the Workplace http://prod.askjan.org/webcast/registration.cfm
*NEW 07/12 2 PM, JAN Webcast: ADA Update http://prod.askjan.org/webcast/registration.cfm
*NEW 08/09 2 PM, JAN Webcast: Best Practices http://prod.askjan.org/webcast/registration.cfm
*NEW http://www.adapt.org/incite/incitement/incitement0810/incitement0810.html Would you like to be notified by email when ADAPT's INCITEMENT Newsletter is posted online?
*NEW http://www.speechtospeech.org/ Telephone Access for PW Speech Disabilities provides communication assistants for people with difficulty being understood by the public by telephone 888-877-5302 and then ask for 916-448-5517
*NEW SSA has published final rules that will further reduce the time it takes to make decisions on applications for disability benefits from people with the most severe disabilities—a process that now takes an average of less than two weeks. Effective 11/12, these rules allow disability examiners to make certain fully favorable decisions on adult claims under SSA’s Quick Disability Determination and Compassionate Allowance processes, without the approval of a medical or psychological consultant.
FCC Requests Nominations for Membership On Emergency Access Advisory Committee in accordance with The Twenty-First Century Communications & Video Accessibility Act. This advisory committee will look at NG911, real time text and other subjects:
(DA No. 10-2001) Cheryl King 202-418-2284 Cheryl.King@fcc.gov /Patrick Donovan 202-418-2413 Patrick.Donovan@fcc.gov TTY: (202) 418-0416 http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-302254A1.doc
FCC Requests Nominations for Membership On Video Programming & Emergency Access Advisory Committee in accordance with The Twenty-First Century Communications And Video Accessibility Act. (DA No. 10-2002) This advisory committee will look at captioning on the Internet, video description and other subjects: Pamela Gregory 202-418-2498 Pam.Gregory@fcc.gov /Alison Neplokh 202-418-1083 Alison.Neplokh@fcc.gov TTY: (202) 418-1169 http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-302254A1.doc
ACTION ALERTS
http://capwiz.com/rochestercdr/issues/alert/?alertid=15025901&queueid=[capwiz:queue_id] Urge NYS Legislators to Co-sponsor A.9409/S.1499 to establish minimum regulations for design and construction of single family homes, townhouses & ground units of a buildings with three or less units. It only affects new homes built using state or federal funds or subsidies.
SURVEY/STUDY
http://www.wirelessrerc.org/news/take-the-2010-hac-survey 2010 Hearing Aid Compatibility Survey please take the HAC survey & enter a drawing for a $250 Amazon gift certificate. Participation is not required to enter the drawing. Just provide your contact information for a chance to win.
http://www.wirelessrerc.org/for-consumers/survey-of-user-needs.html A survey to help us understand how PWDs use wireless products like cell phones and text messengers.
https://app.expressemailmarketing.com/takesurvey.aspx?id=20207 Seeking information from individuals with DD, families & others to help DDPC to develop new & innovative ways of making life better for NYers with DD) & their families. Info 800-395-3372 Deadline 10/30
http://www.mrgworldwide.com/surveys/scisignup/ recruiting for 10-15 min phone survey on bladder management medical devices among persons with SCI who use intermittent catheters compensate: $25 check Register online or 800-239-9186 X 151
http://aaspire.org/projects.html recruiting participants for an on-line study for autistic adults aimed to better understand health care inequities, including barriers to receiving quality health care affecting the autistic & disability communities.
http://www.surveygizmo.com/s/200473/workplace-features-that-aid-function Center for AT & Environmental Access is Studying Job Accommodation. You are eligible to take the survey if you have a disability or loss of function & are employed or volunteer. The survey is anonymous, is typically administered on-line, and takes an average of 30 minutes to complete or by telephone
www.workrerc.gatech.edu/News/10JuneNews.php#survey Employees with a Disability - Have you Completed Our Survey on workplace accommodations? Our researchers are investigating what types of accommodations employees use in different types of work environments and how well they work.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
10/20 – 12/31, State Plan for Vocational Rehabilitation & Supported Employment Services for FY 12. How can VESID improve vocational rehabilitation & supported employment services. Review the FY 11 State Plan: http://www.vesid.nysed.gov/adult_vocational_rehabilitation_services/state_plan/about.htm Submit your recommendations in writing: Individual written comments: VESID, VR Policy & Partnerships Unit-Room 1603 (OCP), NYS Education Department, Albany, NY 12234. Electronic: VRpolicy@mail.nysed.gov
Until 10/22 5PM, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services (SAMHSA) wants input on eight strategic initiatives that are important to improving its ability to provide effective behavioral health services and information for a wide spectrum of needs. Are your priorities for mental health included? What do you like? What’s missing? http://www.samhsa.gov/about/strategy.aspx post your comments at: http://feedback.samhsa.gov/forums/77283-samhsa-s-strategic-initiatives
Until 11/12, -NYC’s Comprehensive Waterfront Plan Public Comments- Vision 2020: The NYC Comprehensive Waterfront Plan (http://www.nyc.gov/html/dcp/html/cwp/index.shtml). Electronic comments: waterfrontplan@planning.nyc.gov or www.nyc.gov/waterfront
Until 11/17 SSA is proposing to revise criteria (http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/2010-20247.htm) used to evaluate claims involving mental disorders under titles II & XVI of the Soc Sec Act, & re-organize some portions of the existing regulation implementing the Act. Comments must include Docket No. SSA-2007-0101 Internet: http://www.regulations.gov Search for docket no. SSA-2007-0101, the system will issue a tracking no. to confirm your submission Fax: 410-966-2830 (410) 966-2830. Mail: Office of Regulations, SSA, 137 Altmeyer Building, 6401 Security Blvd, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401.
*NEW Until 11/29, The NYC Department of Sanitation (DSNY) is proposing to make changes to the residential recycling rules. Net: www.nyc.gov/nycrules; Written: Deputy Commissioner for Legal Affairs, New York City Department of Sanitation, 125 Worth Street, Room 710, New York, New York 10013; or fax: 212-788-3876
Until 01/15: http://www.ada.gov/anprm2010.htm seeking public comment on the topics on Accessibility of Web Information and Services Provided by Entities Covered by the ADA; Movie Captioning and Video Description; Accessibility of Next Generation 911; & Equipment and Furniture
Until 1/24, Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) to update regs implementing Titles II & III of the ADA including a proposal to revise Title II requirements for direct, equal access to 911 emergency services. What devices & modes of communication (text, video, etc.) do PWDs use to make calls, including emergency calls? How can we ensure new Internet Protocol-based 911 centers can receive direct calls from these devices? http://www.regulations.gov/search/Regs/home.html#submitComment?R=0900006480b20b5d
Until 2/1, Administration on Developmental Disabilities: "Envisioning the Future" (http://www.envision2010.net/index.php) to hear from self-advocates, family members, allies and professionals about their vision for the future of individuals with developmental disabilities on transitioning to post-secondary education and employment, independent living, community supports, aging & care giving challenges Comments: http://www.envision2010.net/online.php
